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Knavish Family History

Knavish Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kadish, Kalish, Stavish, Naish, Navis, English, Beamish, Nash

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knavish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Knavish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Knavish. 100% of Knavish men worked as a Baker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Knavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knavish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Knavish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Knavish. For the veterans among your Knavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knavish lifespan?

Average Knavish life expectancy in 1992 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knavish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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